What's the recommendation/options for cleaning the spout? I worry about mildew.
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I haven't had any problems with cleaning spout or mildew. When I clean I soak it spout and all in the sink and it seems to do the job.
1244609
How can you scrub? The top doesn't come off? We have it and don't like that you have to pour water into spout but we haven't had sediment problem.
1363810
Personally I would keep cap down. I'm having to buy another spout because the one that came with it not worth a damn. Tore up the first day I had it.
2081068
I usually just use dish soap. Throw a small amount in there, close the cap swish it around and run some of the soap water through the hose as you pour water in.You can use their cleaning tabs but if you throw a little soap on there after every use and rinse out, you should have no troubles
44653
Before 1st use, I boiled all the parts for 3-5 minutes. After that, I just clean with mild soap and warm water. I also use a tiny wire bristle brush to clean the spout (I think that is from Dr. Browns also).
289724
Try a bottle brush? I'm not sure as I haven't cleaned it yet but that's what I'll try.
1378764
You can get a wet rag with soap and just wipe the top piece, as that's the only place you put your mouth anyway. If you really want to, you can get a q-tip to wipe the inside spout, but it's really not necessary.
1674208
if the leak is from the spout to empty the water, try using plumbers tape (it is a teflon not sticky tape). available at any home improvement store.
227815
I mostly just rinse it out real good now and then. I know they make a cleaning solution for them, but I've never it. If you're only filling it with clean tap or purified water I would just occassionly put some clean water and a small amount of household bleach, like 1/4tsp. at most and swish it around real good, squeeze some out thru the tube and bite valve and then thoroughly rinse it, and you should be good to go.
910313
I also keep the drip pan wrapped w/foil, just replace...clean the glass w/soap & water. Done in under 5 minutes!
319809
I just use soap and water. Occasionally I'll use a stainless steel cleaner (Stone and Steel by 409) on the exterior, but I don't think that's necessary. I really only do it if food has accidentally splattered on it. I also empty the kettle each night and wipe the inside of the kettle and the lid dry -- and I keep the lid off overnight to let the interior of the kettle dry out.
209771
I just clean it with hot soapy water, and if need be, use a Brillo pad on it.
486836
I would use a nylon spatula and sponge with a little soap and gently rub it out. Clean it after each use carefully as mentioned after turning it off for about ten mins.
1960820
Could be mineral buildup. It happened to mine along the seams at the bottom, but it took took two years rather than two months for it to happen. You might have particularly hard water. We have one of those filters at the sink, so the water is less mineral laden. You'll have to get a cleaning kit from Simplex since just about every other product on the market messes with the tin. I wasn't happy about paying an additional $40, but Simplex customer service told me I'd get more than 20 cleanses out of it. And it worked like a charm.
722788
you must purge the wand immediately after use or the milk will move up the spout and clog unit. Take a wrench and remove the nut shaped spout and clean with needle. good luck.. great water free steam if used correctly.
930584
I have the same issue, and am looking for solutions. Obviously don't want to use chemicals in the air washer--so maybe white vinegar, to dissolve these deposits?
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Make sure your lid is seatedThat will help with the sputtering. The steam will have to come out the center hole.